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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,044.34 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,044.34 and 425.32 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,044.34 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,044.34 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,044.34 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 444,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,178.69/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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